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JU109
109cm Student Upright Piano
Available in Polished Ebony (PE), Polished Mahogany (PM),
Polished Walnut (PW), Natural Beech Satin (NBS), Open
Pore Dark Walnut (OPDW), Satin Natural Cherry (SNC)
and Polished White (PWH). Polished Ebony available with
Simple Silent Option (see page 16).
An ideal choice for beginners, the JU109 offers renowned
Yamaha quality at an affordable price. The JU109 is
perfect for students and is manufactured under Yamaha’s
stringent quality control ensuring each piano provides
years of piano playing enjoyment to the pianist.
• Four solid bonded back posts
• Centre pedal mute function
• Wide range of colour/silent options
RRP: $
4,595 (Polished Ebony)
$4,995 (Colour Options)
$6,595 (Silent Option)
See page 10 for full specifications and model comparison
Polished Walnut (PW)
JX113
113cm Student Upright Piano
Available in Polished Ebony (PE) and Polished Mahogany
in Chippendale style (CP). Polished Ebony available with
Simple Silent Option (see page 16).
Combining quality and looks, the JX113 is perfect
for the home. Together with its attractive design
including mahogany panel strip (PE model only), the
rich tonal quality also makes it a great instrument for
students undergoing intermediate piano studies.
• Four solid bonded back posts
• Centre pedal mute function
• Stylish front legs with casters
RRP: $5,595 (Polished Ebony)
$5,995 (Colour Options including Chippendale)
$7,595 (Silent Option)
See page 10 for full specifications and model comparison
Chippendale (CP)
U1J
121cm Intermediate Upright Piano
Available in Polished Ebony (PE) , Polished Mahogany (PM),
Polished White (PWH) and Satin Dark Walnut in Chippendale
style (CP). Polished Ebony available with Simple Silent Option
(see page 16).
Replacing Yamaha Music Australia’s most popular upright
piano (T121) the U1J includes the following features:
The U1J’s design is based on Yamaha’s acclaimed U Series
acoustic upright piano range and is the perfect piano for
homes and schools.
•Reinforced hammers
Incorporating many of the professional features of
the U Series while remaining at an affordable price,
the U1J represents the best value and highest
quality upright piano in Australia.
•121cm cabinet facilitates a full-size action
•Five solid bonded back posts
•Solid spruce soundboard
•Soft-close fallboard
•Long music rest
•Split lid
•Centre pedal mute function
•Stylish front legs with casters
•Wide range of colour options
•Simple Silent Option
RRP: $7,995 (Polished Ebony)
$8,495 (Colour Options including Chippendale)
$9,995 (Silent Option)
See page 10 for full specifications and model comparison
U1J
The best value and highest quality
upright piano in Australia
Polished Ebony (PE)
Polished Mahogany (PM)
Contemporary Upright Pianos
JU109
JX113
U1J
Height
109cm
113cm
121cm
Width
148cm
150cm
152cm
Depth
54cm
53cm
61cm
Weight
177kg
194kg
235kg
Factory
Yamaha Indonesia
Yamaha Indonesia
Yamaha Indonesia
4
4
5
Laminated Spruce
Laminated Spruce
Solid Spruce
Pinblock and Bridge
Hard Maple
Hard Maple
Hard Maple
Hammer Underfelt
No
No
Yes
Castors
No
Single
Single
Soft-close Fallboard
No
No
Yes
Fallboard Lock
No
No
No
Centre Pedal
Mute
Mute
Mute
RRP (PE)
$4,595
$5,595
$7,995
Silent Option
Simple
Simple
Simple
Colour Option
PE/PM/PW/NBS/OPDW/SNC/PWH
PE/CP
PE/PM/PWH/CP
N/A
N/A
U1
Backposts
Soundboard
Piano Cover Option
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YUS1
121cm Professional Upright Piano
Available in Polished Ebony (PE). Open Pore American Walnut
(OPAW), Polished Dark American Walnut (PDAW), Polished
Mahogany (PM), Polished White (PWH), Satin American Walnut
(SAW) and Satin Ebony (SE) available by special order only ($POA).
Polished Ebony available with SG Silent Option (see page 16).
A brand new series for Australia placed above the
acclaimed U Series, the YUS Series has premium features
to improve musical performance for those who demand
the very best sound.
• H
ammer felt is identical to that used on the concert
grand CF Series (Wurzen)
• High quality Roeslau strings
• T one Escape allows sound to reach the player
directly from the front of the piano
• L ong music rest boasts luxurious faux leather
for easy handling of musical scores
• Soft-close fallboard and fallboard lock
RRP: $12,995 (Polished Ebony)
$15,995 (Silent Option)
See page 15 for full specifications and model comparison
YUS3
131cm Professional Upright Piano
Available in Polished Ebony (PE). Polished Mahogany (PM)
available by special order only ($POA).
A brand new series for Australia placed above the
acclaimed U Series, the YUS Series has premium
features to improve musical performance for those
who demand the very best sound.
• H
ammer felt is identical to that used on the concert
grand CF Series (Wurzen)
• High quality Roeslau strings
• T one Escape allows sound to reach the player
directly from the front of the piano
• L ong music rest boasts luxurious faux leather for
easy handling of musical scores
• Soft-close fallboard and fallboard lock
RRP: $15,995 (Polished Ebony)
See page 15 for full specifications and model comparison
YUS5
131cm Professional Upright Piano
Available in Polished Ebony (PE). Satin American Walnut (SAW)
available by special order only ($POA).
Meticulously crafted from the finest materials, the YUS5
offers a refined look in an elegant upright design that
delivers expressive control, superb sound and natural
touch through Yamaha’s own Ivorite keyboard.
• H
ammer felt is identical to that used on the concert
grand CF Series (Wurzen)
• High quality Roeslau strings
• S ostenuto pedal allows playing techniques usually
only available on grand pianos
• I vorite used for white keytops and wood composite
used for black keytops
• Sliding music rest incorporating Tone Escape
RRP: $18,995 (Polished Ebony)
See page 15 for full specifications and model comparison
Professional Upright Pianos
YUS1
YUS3
YUS5
Height
121cm
131cm
131cm
Width
152cm
152cm
152cm
Depth
61cm
65cm
65cm
Weight
229kg
247kg
253kg
Factory
Yamaha Japan
Yamaha Japan
Yamaha Japan
Backposts
Soundboard
5
5
5
Solid Spruce
Solid Spruce
Solid Spruce
Pinblock and Bridge
Hard Maple
Hard Maple
Hard Maple
Hammers
Wurzen Felt
Wurzen Felt
Wurzen Felt
Hammer Underfelt
Strings
Yes
Yes
Yes
Roeslau
Roeslau
Roeslau
Key Surfaces:
White -
Acrylic Resin
Acrylic Resin
Ivorite
Black -
Phenol Resin
Phenol Resin
Wood Composite
Castors
Double
Double
Double
Lower Front
Lower Front
Upper Front
Soft-close Fallboard
Yes
Yes
Yes
Fallboard Lock
Yes
Yes
Yes
Tone Escape
Centre Pedal
Mute
Mute
Sostenuto (mute via lever)
$12,995
$15,995
$18,995
Silent Option
SG
N/A
N/A
Colour Option
PE/OPAW/PDAW/PM/PWH/SAW/SE
PE/PM
PE/SAW
U1
U3
U3
RRP (PE)
Piano Cover Option
Silent Pianos
The Yamaha Silent Piano lets you connect traditional tone,
touch and elegance to the world of digital electronics. Perfect
for those who need a real acoustic piano and also need to be
able to practice without disturbing others.
The Silent Piano is an acoustic piano with sound-damping
capabilities. When the silent function is not engaged, the
piano sounds and feels exactly as its non-silent counterpart.
However, when the silent function has been activated and a
key is struck, the hammer is stopped from striking the string.
Optical sensors capture every nuance of play and relay them
to a tone generator, which sends a sample of an acoustic
piano sound to the headphones.
There are two variations of the silent system: the Simple Type,
which is found on JU109, JX113, U1J and GB1K; and the SG
Type which is found on the YUS1. The Simple Type is, as the
name suggests, very simple to operate offering a high quality
reproduction of a grand piano sound played through the
headphones when the silent function is engaged. The SG Type
adds a range of additional sounds and features.
Simple Type
•Stereo samples from the Yamaha S6 premium grand piano
•2 headphone sockets
•Adjustable reverb level
SG Type
•Stereo samples from the Yamaha CFIIIS concert grand piano
•10 voices including harpsichord, pipe organ and strings
•Recording and playback function
•USB port to import MIDI files from USB memory device
•50 demo songs pre-installed
•2 headphone sockets
•Adjustable reverb level
Simple Type
Why Choose a New Yamaha Piano?
Although often a cheaper alternative, there are some key
factors to keep in mind when considering a new or
second-hand Yamaha piano.
Firstly, pianos are at their best when they are brand new. They
take a short while and several tunings to settle into their new
homes, but once they have settled they perform at their peak.
If treated well and serviced regularly, your new Yamaha piano
will last for generations, although the best period of its life will
be the first 10 to 20 years.
All new Yamaha pianos are ‘seasoned’ to the highest
standard during production, which is a process of reducing
moisture content in the woods used. Pianos with very low
moisture content are more able to withstand the varied
temperature and humidity in Australia.
Many second-hand Yamaha pianos offered for sale in Australia
are imported from Asia as used pianos. Most of these imported
pianos were not built for Australian conditions and, more
importantly, there is generally no way of knowing the history
of these pianos. A moderately-played piano that is serviced
regularly will perform very differently after 20 to 30 years from
a piano that has been played 8 hours a day in a music school
and not serviced regularly.
A Yamaha piano has over
5,500 fine parts
As you would approach buying a used car with very high
kilometres with caution, you should exercise the same caution
when considering a second-hand piano. A check of a piano serial
number will tell you when the piano was built. It is difficult to
determine how much use a piano has had as pianos rarely come
with a service history. The only way to ensure you are making a
worthwhile investment is to have an accredited Yamaha technician
perform a full inspection of the piano prior to purchasing.
You can call Yamaha Music Australia on 1800 805 413 to check the
age of a piano based on its serial number and to be referred to an
accredited Yamaha technician in your local area.
Some things you need to be aware of when buying a secondhand piano:
• No Yamaha warranty in most cases
• Older pianos may not include the latest Yamaha design features
• D
epending on age, genuine Yamaha spare parts may
not be available
• If poorly maintained, tuning stability may be affected
• W
oods not ‘seasoned’ for the Australian climate run a greater
risk of warping, cracking and loss of traction on tuning pins
A Yamaha piano has over 5,500 fine parts that all need
to be serviced regularly by a qualified technician. Due to
the unknown service history, many used pianos are
unable to be supported by Yamaha Music Australia.
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All information included in this document is current as of 1/07/2011. Errors and omissions excepted.
RRP is the recommended retail price as set by Yamaha Music Australia and is subject to change at any time without notice.